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Trip from Kochville, MI to Westland, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

104 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kochville, MI, MI

Kochville, MI

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Downtown Westland, MI, MI

Westland, MI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 104-mile drive from Kochville, Michigan, to Westland, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just under 2 hours to complete. The route focuses primarily on highways, with about 65% of the journey on major roads like US 23 and I-96. Expect a fuel cost of around $16 for this Midwest to Midwest trek within Michigan. It's a practical option for a quick transition between locations, offering a direct path without the need for an overnight stop. The overall feel of the drive is efficient and functional, designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52 miles from Kochville, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 23 30.9 mi 33m
Zilwaukee Bridge 28.9 mi 30m
I 96 14.9 mi 15m
I 275 11.1 mi 11m
I 75 11 mi 11m
Ford Road 2.4 mi 4m
Kochville Road 1.1 mi 2m
Adams Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 30.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kochville, MI and Westland, MI.

1

Start on Liberty Road

109 ft · 10 sec · Liberty Road
2

Turn left onto North Michigan Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Michigan Road
3

Turn left onto Kochville Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Kochville Road
4

Turn right onto Adams Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Adams Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23
6

Merge onto I 75; US 23

29 mi · 30 min · Zilwaukee Bridge
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

31 mi · 33 min · US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
11

Merge onto I 96

15 mi · 15 min · I 96
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 34 sec
Exit 163 Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 29 sec
14

Continue on I 275; I 96

11 mi · 11 min · I 275; I 96
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 25 Toward M 153: Canton, Westland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn left onto M 153

2.4 mi · 4 min · Ford Road
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

M 153

Trip Plan

Given this route's short duration of less than 2 hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Consider leaving early to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach the Westland area. With no designated stops recommended and a manageable fuel cost of approximately $16, you can easily complete this trip in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit is 30.9 miles on US 23. This makes it a convenient day trip where you can focus on reaching your destination efficiently.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52 miles from Kochville, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westland, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kochville, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kochville, MI

This is one driving day of about 104 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Kochville, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Clyde, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clyde, MI

52 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Clio, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Fenton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52 miles from Kochville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 17min to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Thread Creek Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Howell, Michigan

1.3 mi

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Michigan

1.2 mi

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Thread Creek Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18107469302

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Meridian Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17342598580

RēNū Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm

+12483745955

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Plymouth Coffee Bean

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17344540178

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fenton, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18102151088

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 101.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, US 23
5
42.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
5
73.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 163 Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
8
101.2 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward M 153: Canton, Westland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward M 153: Canton, Westland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.26 one way

$32.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.85 $35.70
premium $4.89 $20.01 $40.03
diesel $5.61 $22.96 $45.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.56 $6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Kochville, MI

Morning in Kochville on Tuesday

Local time

9:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

WNW 13 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:43AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:43AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Westland, MI

Morning in Westland on Tuesday

Local time

9:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 14 mph 83% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:43AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:43AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

61°F

Clyde, MI

52 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, making up 65% of the total mileage. You'll encounter stretches of efficient cruising, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 30.9 miles on US 23. The route utilizes major arteries like US 23 and I-96, suggesting a generally fast-paced experience. While not overly technical, the highway nature means you'll be navigating typical interstate conditions for a significant portion of the 1 hour and 58-minute journey. The character remains consistent, prioritizing direct travel over varied scenery.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 mi on US 23.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Zilwaukee Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 73.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Kochville, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.

M 5 North: Detroit

89.2 mi in | ~1h 40m

Toledo

89.2 mi in | ~1h 40m

About the Cities

Arriving in Westland, MI

Full guide →

Westland is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 104 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.9 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Westland, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 73.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westland, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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